Labor Law Defendants Can't Prove Status as Alter Egos of Employer

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim, as the defendants were not alter egos of his employer. Case: Martin v. Poe Affiliates LP, No. 816210/22, 06/11/2026, published. Facts: Hector Martin worked for SMC General Contracting Inc. He allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project at a property owned by Poe Affiliates LP. Schur Management Co. Ltd. managed the property, and it hired SMC as the general contractor for the project. Procedural history: Martin filed suit against Poe and Schur, asserting a claim for...